Use Case
Off-network security for Active Directory
Secure access even when users don’t connect to the corporate network or use a VPN. With UserLock, enforce off-network security to maintain IT's security policies for all access.
Why off-network access causes security gaps
Employees working from home, in the field, or while traveling don’t always connect to the network. Many security and compliance standards require IT to maintain strong access controls in these off-network scenarios.
The logon might be truly offline (no internet, no network connection), or there's an internet connection but no network connection.
Without the right tools, IT teams face:
Unauthorized access that goes undetected
No MFA enforcement off-VPN or off-domain
Gaps in audit logs of off-network activity
How UserLock delivers secure off-network access
Ensure security policies still apply, even without network connectivity. No cloud dependency, no need for a virtual private network (VPN).
Maintain granular MFA policies
Apply contextual access restrictions
Limit concurrent sessions and logins
Block suspicious behavior
UserLock sits at the Active Directory authentication layer thanks to a custom Windows credential provider. Built for AD, UserLock lets you set access policies by AD user, group, and OU.
To manage logons without a network connection, configure the UserLock Anywhere app (included for all UserLock subscribers).
Comprehensive off-network login security
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Enforce MFA for off-network logins
Apply Active Directory MFA even when users don’t connect to the network or to a VPN. When the device has an internet connection but isn't connected to the network, UserLock Anywhere maintains granular MFA policies. For connections without internet, set a global offline MFA policy that overrides existing MFA policies for AD users, groups, or OUs.
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Apply context-based controls
Enforce contextual logon requirements to limit user account access by location, time, device, and concurrent logins.
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Monitor and manage logon sessions
See all Active Directory network access as it happens. Set up alerts to detect and remotely respond to threats.
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Audit protected Windows access
Get accurate insights on all AD account access with tamper-proof, searchable audit logs.
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Prove compliance
Produce clear reports of who accessed what, when, and from where, no manual logs required.
Why security teams chose UserLock for off-network scenarios
Always-on MFA
Maintain MFA policies consistently, even on access that originates outside the corporate LAN or without a VPN connection.
Context-aware policies
Go beyond MFA to block logons outside of set time restrictions, known IP addresses, approved geos, or corporate devices.
Concurrent logon limits
Ensure a single user can't log on concurrently, even when off-network.
Remote access security
Close remote work security gaps and bring remote access under IT's control.
Lateral movement protection
Block, log off, or disable an account to avoid risky access.
Full audit trail
Capture every successful or failed Windows login in tamper-proof, searchable logs.
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How to secure remote access to Active Directory
Learn how to secure remote access to Active Directory with your on-premises Active Directory identities. Close common security gaps for a hybrid or fully remote workforce with UserLock.
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Remote work: Secure off-network, off-domain connections
Remote users don’t always connect to the corporate network, or even the internet. Here’s how UserLock’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) and access controls safeguard off-network, off-domain access.
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The importance of implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for remote employees
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